Fashion is art in a self-expressed way. Women around the world dress differently to express their heritage, sense of community, and unique selves. Wearing clothes is a statement of strength and power, when chosen wisely and in line with the own persona. Investing in high quality pieces that last many seasons is both a pleasure to wear and a great contribution to the environment. Dress for success Dress in outfits Create your personal uniforms Less is more Invest in statement

How do we take decisions on a daily basis? Are they as rational, as we like to see ourselves deciding over things? No, we’re not, but that’s usually not a problem. Taking all possible decision-making factors into account for every decision we take - and we take many everyday - would be super exhausting. We therefore developed short cuts for decision-making, which we all know as stereotypes, learned generalizations or heuristics. Behavioral economist Daniel Kahneman defined th

Standing on your own feet and carry all the responsibility is courageous, challenging, and at times lonely. The rollercoaster is up and going for most of us, starting one’s own project is filled with positive energy, ideas, followed by self-doubts, alternated by highs and lots of motivation. These ups and downs are completely normal. Sharing one’s experiences in a safe environment with a coach can be very fruitful for personal growth and the company’s development. Starting on

Leadership involves courage, risk taking, trust, patience, and thought through decision-making. To be a successful leader, it’s crucial to delegate and let your employees work independently. Micro management is suffocating and destroys creativity, motivation, and innovation of employees. Take a break in your leadership and give your employees space. It takes courage, is however crucial for the most effective leadership and long term health of your staff. Be hands off, the bes

My research assessing group development has shown differences in productivity based on the culture. Flatter hierarchies such as in Sweden, with consensus driven decision-making were less productive, comparing to a relatively flat, yet hierarchical structure in Swiss groups, where consensus is weighing high, but at the same time, decisions are being made by leaders. It’s all about the mix, to provide group members space to share their ideas, yet also help them take decisions,

We all strive for optimal performance, to find the ideal balance of work and passion for life. But how can we achieve our goal for optimal performance? First step: identify the barriers that keep us from living the most optimal life. Barries can be mental, relational, environmental, physical. Second step: initiate a process of removing these barriers that hinder you from success. This is a challenging journey, with backlashes, disappointments, failing to succeed, repeating mi

Routines are key to a successful, healthy life. Especially, during a year with so many disruptions of our daily lives. If you aim to change your daily habits, do small adjustments. Focus on small daily routines rather than major changes. Rather do a 5min exercise everyday, than once a week for an hour, continuity is crucial. A) Start with a daily 5min exercise plan that you’ll be able to power though. B) Short 5min everyday exercises build self-confidence, as you’ll actually